Yann Algan
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High School Anger: A Generation United, but with Different Demands
With economic prospects seemingly blocked, 92% of high school students support the autumn 2026 protests. Economist Yann Algan examines a deep democratic crisis in which the absence of an outlook divides a generation.
Beyond the Summits: Building a Franco-German Policy Community from the Inside
As Europe faces mounting economic and geopolitical challenges, French and German policymakers are rethinking how cooperation takes shape beyond political summits.
Workplace Experience Determines Voting Patterns Far More than France's Political Fault Lines
This new policy paper shows that trust, recognition, and belonging at work influence political attitude and help explain support for radical parties.
Is Loneliness the Most Overlooked Economic Risk of Our Time?
Isolation, mistrust, and disconnection are fuelling inequality, weakening democracy, and eroding the foundations of prosperity.
Trust Is the Invisible Infrastructure of Prosperous Societies
Trust underpins economic performance, social mobility, and democratic legitimacy, yet remains largely invisible in public decision-making.